Introduction

Provides a high-level overview of Slim, its purpose, and key features. This includes information on its origins, goals, and its position as a CNCF Sandbox project.

Installation

Detailed instructions on installing Slim across various platforms, including Linux (x86 and ARM), macOS (x86 and Apple Silicon), and Docker.

Command Reference

A comprehensive guide to all available Slim commands, outlining their functionality, usage, and command-specific options.

Basic Usage Info

Offers a general introduction to using Slim, including the syntax, global flags, and command structure. This provides a foundation for understanding how to interact with the tool.

Examples and Use Cases

Provides practical examples demonstrating how to use Slim for optimizing container images for various programming languages and application types.

Testing and Debugging

Covers methods for testing Slim’s functionality and debugging issues encountered during the optimization process. This includes strategies for running tests within the temporary container created by Slim.

CI/CD Integration

Discusses how to integrate Slim into Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines for automated container optimization and security.

Security

Explains how Slim helps improve container security by performing static and dynamic analysis, removing unnecessary components, and generating security profiles (Seccomp and AppArmor).

Docker Connect Options

Details the various options for connecting Slim to Docker, including specifying Docker host addresses, using TLS, and configuring other connection parameters.

HTTP Probe Commands

Explains how Slim’s HTTP probing mechanism works, why it’s important for dynamic analysis, and how to customize its behavior for specific applications.

Debugging Minified Containers

Provides tips and techniques for debugging containers that have been minified by Slim, addressing common challenges that might arise.

Minifying Command Line Tools

Demonstrates how to use Slim to optimize container images for command line tools, making them more efficient and secure.

Development Environment Setup

Details the process of setting up and managing the Slim development environment, including tools, libraries, and configurations necessary for contributing to the project.

Project Design

Offers an in-depth explanation of Slim’s internal design and architecture, covering core concepts, dynamic analysis options, security implementations, and the challenges faced during development.